Leadership Speakers

Leadership shapes how organisations respond to challenge, create opportunity and support the people within them. Whether your audience is stepping into leadership for the first time or refining their approach at the top, the right speaker can deliver insight that changes how they lead.

If you are looking to book leadership speakers who bring genuine authority and practical wisdom, our leadership speakers are selected for their real world leadership experience and their ability to engage audiences at every level. They cover everything from strategic decision making and people leadership to resilience, communication and leading through change, whether you are planning a conference, away day or leadership development programme.

Why Book Leadership Speakers For Your Event?

Hiring experienced leadership speakers gives your audience more than inspiration. It equips them with practical strategies, fresh perspectives and the confidence to lead more effectively.

Our leadership motivational speakers cover a wide range of topics, including leading through uncertainty, building high performing teams, authentic leadership, executive presence, emotional intelligence and developing leadership capability across organisations. They draw on careers spanning the military, sport, business, politics and public service.

Leadership Keynote Speakers for Every Audience

The right leadership keynote speaker can set the tone for your entire event, challenging your audience to think differently about how they lead and the impact they have on those around them. We work with former military leaders, CEOs, executive coaches and leadership thinkers who bring credibility and depth to every session. If your event also focuses on organisational change, you may want to explore our change management speakers.

Keynote Speakers on Leadership

If you are looking to hire a keynote speaker on leadership, it is important to find someone whose leadership experience resonates with your audience and aligns with the themes of your event. Our leadership speakers regularly present at board level retreats, management conferences, HR summits and company wide events. For events focused on team performance and collaboration, you may also be interested in our teamwork speakers.

Find the Right Leadership Speaker for Your Event

We take the time to understand your audience, goals and event format before recommending the most suitable leadership speakers. Every recommendation is tailored to ensure the right fit and real impact.

Seen someone who fits, or want help narrowing it down? Tell us about your event, or give us a call, and we will recommend leadership speakers who fit your audience, event goals and leadership themes.

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Roger Saul
E   E: £2k-£5k   Roger Saul is the founder of iconic British fashion brand Mulberry, which he built from a £500 start-up into a global leader in luxury leather goods. Today, he's a sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship, brand building and sustainability, inspiring audiences to rethink success and lead with purpose.
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Ronan Harrington
D   D: £5k-£10k   Ronan is an inspirational keynote speaker who focuses in-depth on what puts us on a burnout trajectory and how we can transform through even the greatest adversity. Overnight, Ronan went from leading a global movement to being diagnosed with a lifetime chronic illness. It is through Ronan's impactful way of sharing his story, that he inspires and motivates lasting change.
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Ros Rivaz
E   E: £2k-£5k   The RemCo Chair at Rexam Pl, and the former COO of Smith & Nephew, Ros Rivaz addresses the skills needed to be a great strategic leader in today’s world.
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Rosie Steevenson & Helen Seymour
D   D: £5k-£10k   Helen Seymour and Rosie Steevenson are pioneering former RAF fast jet crew who share powerful, real-world lessons on leadership, resilience and high performance from one of the world’s most elite environments.
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A   A: £25k and over   Ross Dawson is a globally renowned futurist, keynote speaker and bestselling author who helps leaders and organisations navigate disruption and thrive in a fast-changing world.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   International business strategist, bestselling author & keynote speaker, Rowan Gibson helps organisations to 'rethink' strategy, branding and innovation.
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A   A: £25k and over   Dr Rumman Chowdhury is a leading expert in ethical AI, blending technical innovation and social insight to drive responsible technology development and global policy.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   At the age of 34, Ruth Hunt became one of the youngest CEOs in the country. At 39, she became the youngest crossbench peer. Baroness Hunt of Bethnal Green is now one of the directors of Deeds and Words.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter since she was eighteen years old. She is now one of the most senior female firefighters in the UK.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Sahar Hashemi, founder of Coffee Republic, is an internationally recognised thought leader on encouraging entrepreneurial behaviour in big companies.
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A   A: £25k and over   Sallie Krawcheck is the former Bank of America and Citigroup executive and has encouraged the presence of women in business. Sallie is recognised as one of the most senior women on Wall Street.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   An award winning social entrepreneur, mentor, co-founder and former CEO of Livity, consultant and author of How To Be More Pirate.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Having navigated life with a genetic blood condition - Sickle Cell Anaemia, Samantha has honed on global stages across the world, cognisant of creating messaging that reaches hearts and minds across cultures and all demographics.
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POA   POA: Contact Us   Sara Davies MBE, founder of Crafter’s Companion, is a celebrated entrepreneur known for her innovative craft products, global business success, and roles on television, including BBC's Dragons’ Den and Strictly Come Dancing.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Sarah Willingham is founder and CEO of Nightcap Group, the award-winning hospitality company behind The Cocktail Club, Dirty Martini, and Brighton i360. A former Dragons' Den investor and the entrepreneur who transformed Bombay Bicycle Club into the UK's largest Indian restaurant chain, she has also led international expansion for Pizza Express and Planet Hollywood.
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POA   POA: Contact Us   Widely regarded as one of the best international coaches in the women's game, Sarina Wiegman began her role as England head coach in 2021.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Sean Chapple is a motivational speaker, commando, explorer, consultant, facilitator and author. A Royal Marine Commando who is an inspirational leader.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Sean Fitzpatrick (‘Fitzy’) translates what he learned on the pitch as an international rugby legend to performance in business.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Lord Sebastian Coe, double Olympic gold medallist and President of World Athletics since 2015, brings exactly that experience from the track, Parliament and the global stage. As the architect of London 2012's success and current leader of athletics' worldwide governing body, he has steered major organisations through challenge and change.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Sébastien empowers leaders to lead with purpose and inspires organizations to embrace change, remain engaged, and win at the long game.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Seth Mattison helps leaders and organisations thrive in the future of work by unlocking talent, driving transformation, and turning change into opportunity.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Sháá Wasmund is a true entrepreneur, and a major player in the digital space. She has set up multiple businesses and was pivotal in launching the Dyson brand from its humble beginnings.
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